John Duggan, Ed.D., LCPC, LPC, LSATP
- Department
- EDD, Argosy University [CACREP], 2019 MA, Washington Theological Union, 2001
- EMAIL: duggan@uwp.edu
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Advanced Clinical Practice and Relationship Skills
- Advanced Professional Practice Issues
- Ethical, Legal, Regulatory, and RIsk Mangement Considerations
- Humanistic and Philosophical Issues in Counseling
- Spirituality and Meaning-Making in Counseling
John P. Duggan, Ed.D., LPC, LCPC, LSATP (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience Department. John holds a Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP), and also earned a Master of Arts in Theology (Spirituality Cognate), a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (CACREP), and a Bachelor of Science in Communication. John holds professional licenses from the boards of counseling in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia (inactive). Post-graduate education includes an Advanced Telehealth Coordinator Certificate (2020) from the Unviersity of Delaware, and Law and Leadership in Healthcare Administration from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law (2020).
I supported professional education and clinical practice initiatives as professional staff for the American Counseling Association and have produced more than 200 hours of livestream and video-based continuing professional development media, including several award-winning projects. Among professional recognitions, I have been honored with the 2025 Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) Humanistic Educator Award (National), the 2025 American Counseling Association Professional Development Award (National), and remain deeply honored to be recognized by the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) with the MCA Lifetime Achievement Award.
I supported professional education and clinical practice initiatives as professional staff for the American Counseling Association and have produced more than 200 hours of livestream and video-based continuing professional development media, including several award-winning projects. Among professional recognitions, I have been honored with the 2025 Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) Humanistic Educator Award (National), the 2025 American Counseling Association Professional Development Award (National), and remain deeply honored to be recognized by the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) with the MCA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Teaching, Research/Creative & Consulting Interests
Teaching Interests
I joined UW–Parkside in 2025 to help grow the online options for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program. This role lets me bring together my experience in course design with my commitment to hybrid and asynchronous learning, especially approaches that are constructivist and developmental in counselor education and supervision. Before coming to UW–Parkside, I served as an Associate Professor of Counseling in the College of Health and Education and as an Associate Ethics Fellow in the Center for Professional Ethics at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.
Research Interests
My scholarship and research examine how counselors actually practice in complex, real-world settings—clinically, ethically, and relationally. I focus on teaching and assessing advanced clinical and relational skills; emerging professional and ethical issues (e.g., the impact of the climate crisis, complex decision-making); humanistic and philosophical foundations (e.g., cross-cultural counseling, empathy, and dialogue); and ways to engage spirituality and broader meaning-making systems in counseling.
Recent projects explore the value of occupational licensure amid efforts to reshape and undermine professional education, including the historical, professional, and legal–ethical implications of the Interstate Counseling Compact. Collaborative work investigates the employment experiences of professional counselors in the digital gig economy and on direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, with attention to working conditions, emotional labor, and practitioner wellness. Given my training in philosophy and theology, I am also drawn to “meta” questions in counseling—how underlying frameworks, assumptions, and systems quietly shape counseling practice, professional identity, and counselor education.
Recent national and international scholarly presentations include:
Duggan, J. (Proposed 2026). Reclaiming metaphor: How to navigate social–moral metaphors in counseling [Presentation]. Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Duggan, J. & Linde, L. (Accepted 2026). Licensure at risk: Safety, equity, and ethics in counseling. [Educational Session]. University of Holy Cross: Eleventh Annual Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference 2026. New Orleans, LA, United States.
Lambert, S., Duggan, J. & Linde, L. (Accepted 2026). Counseling compact: Ethical, legal, and professional issues. [Educational Session]. 2026 ACA Annual Conference and Expo. Columbus, OH, United States.
Duggan, J. & Pressman, S. (Accepted 2026). Counselor employment in the digital gig economy. [Educational Session]. 2026 ACA Annual Conference and Expo. Columbus, OH, United States.
Pressman, S. & Duggan, J. (2025). The global gig economy meets counselling: Cultivating ethics, reclaiming practitioner wellness and being careful in virtual settings. [Presentation]. International Association of Counselling (IAC) Global Conference. University of Malta. St. Julians, Malta, Europe.
Duggan, J., Lambert, S. & Linde, L. (2025). Interstate counseling compact: Historical foundations, professional benefits, and legal-ethical challenges. [Featured Presentation]. University of Holy Cross: Tenth Annual Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference 2025. New Orleans, LA, United States. Virtual.
Duggan, J. & Pressman, S. (2025). Legal-ethical considerations in the gig economy: Managing change, growth, and the ensuing emotional labor. [Presentation]. University of Holy Cross: Tenth Annual Law and Ethics in CounselingConference 2025. New Orleans, LA, United States. Virtual.
Consulting Interests
I have collaborated with hospitals, county health offices, clinics, schools, mission-driven communities, and professional organizations for nearly three decades. This includes interdisciplinary efforts with medical, rehabilitation, and community teams to support individuals and families. Across these settings, my work as an educator, supervisor, and consultant is grounded in a commitment to social justice, advocacy, equity, and ethical practice.
I currently support practitioners through professional consultations, contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, and help design and deliver educational programs for diverse audiences. I also volunteer with individuals in the acute phase of brain injury rehabilitation and their families, offering support during early recovery.
Publications
Selected Publications
2024: Climate crisis and mental health In The sage encyclopedia of multicultural counseling, social justice, and advocacy, SAGE Publications, Inc.
Selected Awards & Honors
Teaching Awards
2025: AHC Educator of the Year Award, Association for Humanistic Counseling
Service Awards
2025: ACA Professional Development Award, Professional, American Counseling Association
2024: MCA Lifetime Achievment Award, Professional, Maryland Counseling Association
Key Service Activities
Professional Service
2026: Committee Chair - ACA Research and Knowledge Committee (Co-chair)
2026: Committee Member - ACES Srategic Planning Committee (Re-appointed)
2025: Committee Member - ACA Research and Knowledge Committee
2025: Committee Member - ACES Strategic Planning Committee
2025: Committee Member - AHC Emerging Leader Commitee
UW System Service
2026: Other - Online Program Development and Marketing (OPLAR) Workgroup
Public Service
2026: Board Member - Speech-Language Pathology Program Advisory Board [Interdisciplinary Professional Member]
2026: Other - Adventist White Oak Rehabilitation Hospital Brain Injury Visitor/Volunteer
2025: Committee Member - Ethics Week Workgroup [Marymount University]
2025: Committee Member - Research Week Committee [Marymount University]
2024: Guest Speaker - Duggan, J. (2024). Help for the helpers: Enhancing mental health and wellness in brain injury support groups. [Virtual]. In BIAV Virtual Training Series. Brain Injury Association of Virginia. Richmond, VA.
2024: Guest Speaker - Duggan, J. (2024). Instilling Hope: Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Healthcare Relationships. [Presentation]. Brain Injury Association of Virginia: Making Headway Conference. Richmond, VA.
2024: Guest Speaker - Duggan, J. (2024). Navigating the Road to Recovery: How Mental Health Counseling Promotes Wellness. [Presentation]. Brain Injury Association of Virginia: Making Headway Conference. Richmond, VA.